Government Executive - Authors - Garrett Eppshttp://www.govexec.com/voices/garrett-epps/6921/Garrett Epps is a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He teaches constitutional law and creative writing for law students at the University of Baltimore. His latest book is American Justice 2014: Nine Clashing Visions on the Supreme Court.en-usTue, 03 Mar 2015 11:32:45 -0500Government of the Legislature, by the Legislature, for the Legislaturehttp://www.govexec.com/state-local/2015/03/arizona-supreme-court-redistricting/106542/The Supreme Court reviews Arizona's independent redistricting commission and considers whether voters have the right to draw congressional districts.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticTue, 03 Mar 2015 11:32:45 -0500http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2015/03/arizona-supreme-court-redistricting/106542/State & LocalThe Arizona Senate chamber.Nagel Photography / Shutterstock.comThe End of Public-Employee Unions?http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2015/02/end-public-employee-unions/105744/The Supreme Court has been asked to take a case that could deal a crippling blow to the labor movement.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticFri, 20 Feb 2015 15:42:36 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2015/02/end-public-employee-unions/105744/Pay & BenefitsProtestors rally in San Francisco in support of the California Teachers Association in 2011.California Teachers AssociationImperfect Union: The Constitution Didn't Foresee Divided Governmenthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/11/imperfect-union-constitution-didnt-foresee-divided-government/99308/Watching the battle between Obama and a Republican Congress for two years may shake Americans' faith in the Framers.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticTue, 18 Nov 2014 13:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/11/imperfect-union-constitution-didnt-foresee-divided-government/99308/Oversightzimmytws/Shutterstock.comWho Controls Foreign Policy: The President or Congress?http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/10/who-controls-foreign-policy-president-or-congress/97940/A Supreme Court case over whether passports for people born in Jerusalem should read "Israel" or not could have a surprisingly big effect on the balance of power in the United States.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticFri, 31 Oct 2014 16:45:20 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/10/who-controls-foreign-policy-president-or-congress/97940/OversightVlad G / Shutterstock.comIs There Any Rational Case for Banning Gay Marriage?http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2014/09/judge-richard-posner-gay-marriage/93266/In an exhilarating takedown of Indiana and Wisconsin's prohibitions, Judge Richard Posner rules there isn't. But will he persuade anyone?Garrett Epps, The AtlanticFri, 05 Sep 2014 13:17:22 -0400http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2014/09/judge-richard-posner-gay-marriage/93266/State & LocalMarc Bruxelle / Shutterstock.comThe Extreme Partisanship of John Roberts's Supreme Courthttp://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/extreme-partisanship-john-robertss-supreme-court/92579/Like Barack Obama, the chief justice came into office promising an age of apolitical comity. And like the president, he has seen his dream die.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticWed, 27 Aug 2014 18:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2014/08/extreme-partisanship-john-robertss-supreme-court/92579/ManagementFlickr user changedotgovIs Tennessee's Ruling Against Gay Marriage a Setback for the Cause?http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2014/08/tennessees-gay-marriage-ruling/91418/The decision to uphold a same-sex marriage recognition ban snapped a streak of court victories.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticThu, 14 Aug 2014 09:51:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2014/08/tennessees-gay-marriage-ruling/91418/State & LocalAlexander Demyanenko/Shutterstock.comHow the Supreme Court Can Sidestep a Recess-Appointments Dilemmahttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/01/how-supreme-court-can-sidestep-recess-appointments-dilemma/76784/A dazzling argument by Miguel Estrada shows how the justices can reach a ruling Noel Canning: Just say the Senate decides when it's in recess.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticTue, 14 Jan 2014 10:59:21 -0500http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2014/01/how-supreme-court-can-sidestep-recess-appointments-dilemma/76784/OversightAlex Brandon/APDid Rand Paul Ask the Wrong Questions in His Drone Filibuster?http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/03/did-rand-paul-ask-wrong-questions-his-drone-filibuster/61927/By focusing on improbable dangers to everyday people, the senator distracted Americans from the real issues.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticMon, 18 Mar 2013 10:34:13 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/03/did-rand-paul-ask-wrong-questions-his-drone-filibuster/61927/TechSen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.J. Scott Applewhite/APCan We Talk Calmly About Obama's 'Executive Orders'?http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/01/can-we-talk-calmly-about-obamas-executive-orders/60770/No president can do the job without them. Let's try to be clear about which ones are valid and which aren't.Garrett Epps, The AtlanticFri, 18 Jan 2013 16:34:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/cutting-costs/2013/01/can-we-talk-calmly-about-obamas-executive-orders/60770/Management - Cutting Costs